Report Crime

9-1-1 Emergency Calls Only Please use 911 for Emergency Calls Only. Emergencies qualify as life-threatening, crimes in progress, or where a criminal can be apprehended if a police officer would respond immediately. If it is determined that someone utilized the 911 system to report a false call they can be charged under Illinois state law 720 ILCS 5/26‑1(a)(12).

217-732-2151 Non-Emergency Line When there is a situation that requires police response but is not an emergency, use the non-emergency 7-digit telephone number.

217-732-3000 Crime Stoppers Anyone with any information concerning any crime in the Lincoln/Logan County area is urged to call “CRIME STOPPERS” at (217)732-3000 or contact Crimestoppers. Your information will be kept confidential and you may remain anonymous. If your information leads to the arrest of the person(s) involved, CRIME STOPPERS will pay you a cash reward up to $1000.00. CRIME STOPPERS has an answering machine to answer your calls. This is to protect you if you wish to remain anonymous (your calls can not be traced with this machine). You need to let us know how you can be contacted about the incident or you must watch to see if the subject has been arrested. This is so we can make a payout to you.

Logan County Jail 217-735-2610For questions concerning an inmate at the Logan County Jail or you can call the Logan County Sheriff's Office at 217-732-4159. You can also use VINELink.com system to find out who is in jail and receive notifications of when they are released.

US ICE Victim Notification Program US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) administers a Victim Notification program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I just send an email or use Facebook to report a crime or provide information?

A: No. There are certain questions that need to be asked by a police officer. We also do not check emails/facebook on a regular basis, so your message may not be responded to quickly. It is best to call using the appropriate phone number.

Q: I am the victim of a identity theft where the suspect is not in Lincoln. Do I file a complaint with the Lincoln Police Department?

Q: I keep receiving phone calls from an unknown source. Can I make a complaint?

A: Telemarketers often use the phone system to attempt to sell goods or services. Please put your phone number on the Federal Do-Not-Call Registry. If after you do this and continue to get calls, please contact the Lincoln Police Department on the non-emergency line to request an officer.

Q: How to do file a commendation for an officer for a job well done or to make a complaint?

A: Please come to the Lincoln Police Department, 911 Pekin St, Lincoln, IL, to file the necessary paperwork. Formal complaints require paperwork to be filed and the person filing the complaint is required by State Statue to swear to the truthfulness of the complaint. Anyone found to be filing a false report with the police will be charged under Illinois State Statue for Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 felony.